By Curtis Galbraith

High streamflow advisory issued for Smoky River, tributaries

Jul 20, 2018 | 11:28 AM

The heavy rain we are expecting over the next couple days has prompted Alberta Environment and Parks to issue a high streamflow advisory for the Smoky River and its tributaries.
 
The province says there is potential for increases from current levels from less than a metre to five metres, according to the following list included in the government’s news release.
 
 
Kakwa River: 1.5 – 3.0 m rise from current level
 
Cutbank River: 1.0 – 2.5 m rise from current level
 
Redwillow River: 0.6 – 2.5 m rise from current level
 
Pinto Creek: 1.0 – 3.1 m rise from current level
 
Wapiti River: 3.0 – 4.5 m rise from current level
 
Simonette River: 2.5 – 3.5 m rise from current level
 
Little Smoky River: 1.0 – 3.0 m rise from current level
 
Smoky River above Hells Creek: 1.0 – 2.6 m rise from current level
 
Smoky River at Watino: 2.6 – 5.0 m rise from current level
 
 
The same advisory says flooding in low-lying areas is possible, but does not expect flooding outside of the banks of the rivers.
 
The peak water levels are expected Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning.